Do you believe in self diagnosis of a mental illness? And explain why or why not?

Definitely. I was abused and neglected by my parents my whole life, and have overcome all of my problems without medication or a therapist. I'm stronger than anyone I know. It's just a matter of how badly you want to change your life.

To an extent--yes. It's very difficult to differentiate the difference between certain mental illnesses. Someone desperately searching for an answer who is suffering from anxiety might consider themselves OCD, which most likely isn't the case.

After months of living in such a gloomy state, I was able to diagnose myself with depression and FINALLY got help. Being as mentally unstable as I was back then, I think it's very important to be cautious when treading those waters... we all react differently to reality--or to what we may thing "reality" is. If that makes any sense.

Don't quote me on this but I'm at least 90% positive that believing you can diagnose your own mental illness is a mental illness itself.

If you're truly mentally ill, you're not going to see your problems in the same way as someone trained in that area. However, I believe in false diagnoses and that some doctors are too quick to label and medicate. I've been abused in my life, sometimes severely, but I've overcome and triumphed by creating techniques that work for me. I'm not medicated or undergoing counseling. I've recognized what I need to stay healthy and I am proactive in helping myself.

No, people train for years and still must follow the parameters set in the DSM. And even then, a multidisciplinary team is advised. The average person just doesn't posses the ability to do so correctly.

gawd, my in laws do this all the time...they are like "I'm disabled, I have PTSD with anxiety" ... Me: "did you get diagnosed by a doctor?" ... Them: "No, I just know I have it"

if it's not psychosis, it is possible understand what your problem might be.

Not really, but there's enough info out there for someone to check their symptoms. Helping yourself is possible.

hey paul... phil still pissed at ya for not recognizing him as god? lmfao!

its interesting to get a professional opinion

No way..

No

As surely as I believe in police investigating themselves